Seamus Coleman has taken a step closer to getting back out onto the pitch for the Republic of Ireland after taking part in his first training session with his compatriots since his horrific double leg break.

The Everton right back underwent surgery on a fractured right tibia and fibula he sustained in a tackle with Wales defender Neil Taylor last March.

He has been slowly working his way back to fitness with his club and made his long-awaited return to action for the Under 23s in January.

Seamus Coleman has trained with Republic of Ireland for the first time since his leg break

Coleman and his team-mates trained on Tuesday as they prepare to play Turkey on Friday

He's not played for Ireland for a year, since sustaining the injury in a challenge with Neil Taylor